Chronic Illness Therapists in East Flanders
With 20 years of experience helping adults and over a decade supporting couples, often in co-therapy with my husband, I'm certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Existential Counseling, Somatic approaches, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), offering a compassionate and comprehensive approach to healing. I work extensively with expats, both online and through intensive retreats in beautiful South of France (check our website for details!). These intensive retreats offer a unique, immersive approach that accelerates breakthroughs and fosters lasting change—discover how this format can transform your journey!
With 20 years of experience helping adults and over a decade supporting couples, often in co-therapy with my husband, I'm certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Existential Counseling, Somatic approaches, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), offering a compassionate and comprehensive approach to healing. I work extensively with expats, both online and through intensive retreats in beautiful South of France (check our website for details!). These intensive retreats offer a unique, immersive approach that accelerates breakthroughs and fosters lasting change—discover how this format can transform your journey!
Online Therapists
I've focused my therapy on neurodiversity communities such as autism or adhd, anxiety, depression and anger management, but I also find it fulfilling to work with people who face chronic illness (diabetes, cancer).
Hello! I'm a clinical psychologist passionate about human behaviour and well-being. I provide cognitive behavioural therapy and use the applied behaviour analysis methodology. I'm specialised in neurodevelopmental disorders but have also a strong interest in health psychology. I enjoy observing what a person is capable of achieving during and after the therapeutic process, and it will be an honour for me to be able to help you and go together through this path of self-discovering.
I've focused my therapy on neurodiversity communities such as autism or adhd, anxiety, depression and anger management, but I also find it fulfilling to work with people who face chronic illness (diabetes, cancer).
Hello! I'm a clinical psychologist passionate about human behaviour and well-being. I provide cognitive behavioural therapy and use the applied behaviour analysis methodology. I'm specialised in neurodevelopmental disorders but have also a strong interest in health psychology. I enjoy observing what a person is capable of achieving during and after the therapeutic process, and it will be an honour for me to be able to help you and go together through this path of self-discovering.
Bonjour, je vous propose un accompagnement à votre rythme à Bruxelles ou en visioconférence.Cet accompagnement est personnalisé et se base sur les derniers outils scientifiques à la pointe en psychologie clinique. Les psychothérapies et les sexothérapies vous sont proposées dans un cadre individuel et bienveillant. J’ai eu la chance de me former à l’UCL et l’ULB, ce qui me donne une vision globale, chaque université ayant des approches théoriques complémentaires.
Bonjour, je vous propose un accompagnement à votre rythme à Bruxelles ou en visioconférence.Cet accompagnement est personnalisé et se base sur les derniers outils scientifiques à la pointe en psychologie clinique. Les psychothérapies et les sexothérapies vous sont proposées dans un cadre individuel et bienveillant. J’ai eu la chance de me former à l’UCL et l’ULB, ce qui me donne une vision globale, chaque université ayant des approches théoriques complémentaires.
Here I want to provide you with a safe space where you can discover yourself, evolve, persevere, progress and embrace change. I am a strong believer in the mind-body connection and addressing physical and mental health holistically. I specialize in helping swamped moms double their mental and physical energy by unblocking negative thoughts, overwhelming emotions and draining lifestyle habits so that they can rebuild a life full of joy and meaning.
Here I want to provide you with a safe space where you can discover yourself, evolve, persevere, progress and embrace change. I am a strong believer in the mind-body connection and addressing physical and mental health holistically. I specialize in helping swamped moms double their mental and physical energy by unblocking negative thoughts, overwhelming emotions and draining lifestyle habits so that they can rebuild a life full of joy and meaning.
"Don't plant anything but Love" Rumi I'm working with the Ego States and the Body / Mind approaches to repair the relationship between our inner parts and our ability to be connected with the Self and our inner compassionate peace space.
"Don't plant anything but Love" Rumi I'm working with the Ego States and the Body / Mind approaches to repair the relationship between our inner parts and our ability to be connected with the Self and our inner compassionate peace space.
Chronic Illness Counsellors
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.